Meet Krista

Hi, I'm Krista--Thank you for checking out my page!  A little backstory about me...I started as a dental hygienist 29 years ago and worked in the same practice for 24 of those years.  What I've loved most about dental hygiene (and no it's not nagging my patients about floss as most would think) is exactly what I love most about being a coach...the connections I've made with my patients over these many years.  It's one of the things I'm most proud of (after raising 2 teenage girls to be marginally snarky, responsible and well-liked humans that are an active part of society, of course).  Being curious about how other people experience the world, building rapport and trust and sharing our stories is what has kept me going in the high-stress dental world, and has been the highlight of my dental career.  My philosophy has always been to make it as painless and fun as possible, because who are we kidding?  No one really wants to be in my dental chair.  Twenty-four years later I've shared my patients' ups and downs, wins and losses, and I am honored by the stories, warmth, kindness and hugs these amazing people have gifted me with.  Some of these people would even leave the office without services if I was not in that day...seriously, mind blown!  These are my people!!

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So why coaching:  Over the years I've had many patients tell me the most humbling and amazing things...that I "change lives" or "make a difference".  And although I am just "doing my job", it is much deeper than that.  It finally took my youngest daughter to open my eyes and heart to this.  After involvement with a difficult friendship situation, and a discussion on growing from the experience, my daughter expressed to me that I needed to help other people in dealing with issues such as these (again...mind blown!).  This leads me to where I am right now...openly and lovingly supporting people in navigating relationships and bridging the effects of life's changes to these relationships.  Whatever life happens to throw your way, we need people around us--friends, family, romantic partners, even ourselves.  These encounters help lessen the gap between a difficult situation and living our most authentic life with the love and support of those we hold dear.